Category: Sports

Ajinkya Rahane Scores Maiden County Championship Hundred for Leicestershire

Manish Kumar

Ajinkya Rahane displayed a superb performance for Leicestershire in the ongoing County Division Two, scoring a magnificent century in the second innings and leading a remarkable fightback against Glamorgan in Cardiff. On the final day of the County Championship Division Two match, Rahane’s solid batting alongside Peter Handscomb helped Leicestershire secure a draw after being significantly behind in the game. Glamorgan had put up a massive total of 550/9, leaving Leicestershire trailing by 299 runs and in a tough position to save the match. Rahane, who was not selected for…

Giriraj Singh Allegedly ‘Attacked’ During Event in Bihar; Man Arrested

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh was allegedly attacked during an event in Begusarai, Bihar, on August 31. The incident occurred while Singh was holding a program in the Ballia subdivision, during which a man identified as Shahzad alias Saifi was arrested for “behaving indecently” and attempting to breach the security cordon. The incident took place at Singh’s ‘Janta Darbaar’ in Begusarai. As the Union Minister was leaving the venue after his address, a group of miscreants allegedly tried to attack him and raised “Muradabad” slogans. Police immediately arrested Saifi, who was…

“Why Are You Doing This?”: Ex-Pakistan Star Pleads to India Over Champions Trophy 2025

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There is growing uncertainty over India’s participation in the Champions Trophy 2025, with multiple reports suggesting that India might not take part in the event scheduled to be held in Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet provided any clarity on their plans regarding the tournament. This uncertainty comes after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup last year, resulting in the tournament being played under a hybrid model. India played their matches in Sri Lanka, including the final, which they…

Barinder Sran Announces Retirement from International and Domestic Cricket

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Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler who made his international debut under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, has announced his retirement from both international and domestic cricket at the age of 31. Sran made his debut in January 2016 and played a total of six ODIs and two T20 Internationals for India before his international career came to an end in June 2016. Over his brief stint, he took seven wickets in ODIs and six in T20Is. Despite his early promise, he never returned to the Indian team. In domestic cricket, Sran…

Joe Root Dedicates Record-Shattering Test Century to Late Mentor Graham Thorpe

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Joe Root, England’s premier Test batsman, recently celebrated a milestone by scoring his 33rd Test century during the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord’s. Root, who now leads active cricketers in Test centuries, dedicated this remarkable achievement to the late Graham Thorpe, the former England cricketer and mentor who passed away earlier this month after a battle with depression. Root’s innings of 143 at Lord’s was not just a testament to his skill but also a tribute to Thorpe, who had a significant impact on his career. After the…

IPL 2025 Auction: 3 Players Who Could Break Mitchell Starc’s Record as the Most Expensive Cricketer

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The excitement for the IPL 2025 auction is already building, even though it’s still a while away. With mega auctions set to return, all eyes are on which players could fetch the highest bids. Mitchell Starc set the record for the most expensive player in IPL history last year, bagging a staggering INR 24.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders. As franchises prepare to rebuild their squads, here are three Indian players who might break Starc’s record in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. 1. Rohit Sharma Rohit Sharma, the Indian ODI…

Pakistan Skipper Shan Masood Addresses ‘Declaration Blunder’ After Historic Defeat to Bangladesh

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Pakistan captain Shan Masood defended his team’s decision to field four pace bowlers and no specialist spinner in the first Test against Bangladesh, a match they lost by 10 wickets. This defeat marked Pakistan’s first-ever loss to Bangladesh in Test cricket. In a post-match press conference, Masood addressed the strategy that led to the defeat, where Bangladesh’s spinners Shakib al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz combined for seven wickets on the final day, dismissing Pakistan for just 146 runs. Masood maintained that the decision was based on the pitch conditions…

Rohit Sharma Bids Heartwarming Farewell to Former Opening Partner ‘The Ultimate Jatt’ Shikhar Dhawan

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India captain Rohit Sharma has paid a touching tribute to his long-time opening partner, Shikhar Dhawan, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket. The duo, widely regarded as one of the most successful opening pairs in ODI cricket, forged a remarkable partnership on the field, amassing 5,148 runs together in 115 matches at an impressive average of 45.55. Their record includes 18-century and 15 half-century stands, making them the fourth-most successful opening pair in ODI history. Rohit Sharma took to the social media platform…

“Popped Painkillers And…”: Shikhar Dhawan Picks His Favourite Knock for India

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New Delhi, India – Shikhar Dhawan, one of India’s most celebrated cricketing talents, officially announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday through an emotional video message on social media. The left-handed opener, known for his aggressive batting style and infectious smile, reflected on his remarkable career, which saw him play numerous memorable innings for the Indian cricket team. Among the many outstanding performances, Dhawan singled out his gritty knock of 117 against Australia during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup as his favorite. This innings, played under…

Jay Shah Poised to Become ICC Chairman, Replacing Greg Barclay

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Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is set to be named the new Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), replacing the outgoing Greg Barclay. Barclay, who has held the position since November 2020, has announced his decision not to seek a third term, paving the way for Shah to step into the role in December 2024. Shah’s rise to the top of cricket’s global governing body is supported by major cricket boards, including those from England and Australia. With their backing,…